How Many Syllables In Devout?
2syllables
Devout has 2 syllables, de-vout. It is a disyllabic word.
devout
/dɪˈvaʊt/ UK /dɪˈvaʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vout.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vaʊt/
Division By Letters
de-vout
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Devout
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | aʊ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Devout Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in devout?
Devout has 2 syllables, de-vout. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvaʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in devout?
The second syllable, vout, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of devout?
Devout has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide devout into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vaʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-vout.